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US forms triangle with treaty allies Japan and Philippines to fend off invoking MDT’s Article V
The treaty that binds the Philippines and the United States to each other’s defense is something the Philippine ambassador to Washington said the government wished “will never have to be invoked,” but the top US military commander in the Indo-Pacific region warned China might be pushing them to do precisely that.
Boots on the ground in the Philippines
The Philippines has condemned the unprovoked aggression in the West Philippine Sea after the latest harassment near Second Thomas Shoal, which resulted in three men suffering injuries and their indigenous boat severely damaged.
Manila condemns Beijing’s unprovoked aggression in the West Philippine Sea
The Philippines has condemned the unprovoked aggression in the West Philippine Sea after the latest harassment near Second Thomas Shoal, which resulted in three men suffering injuries and their indigenous boat severely damaged.
Biden hosts Marcos, Kishida in historic trilateral summit in Washington
For the Philippines, it will be the first triangular cooperation with meetings with two allies focusing on security and trade relations.
NEWS DIGEST | March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 03-11-2024 US condemns China’s provocations in dispute South China Sea waters Washington has condemned China’s “repeated obstruction” of Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, disrupting supply lines to an outpost and impeding freedom of navigation following the recent incident at… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | March 11, 2024
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All you need to know about the latest updates in diplomacy, security and geopolitics in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.
Philippines adopts new defense strategy to protect maritime borders
Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the new defense strategy would focus on increasing its presence and building more structures in the border areas, like Batanes and Palawan provinces.
No change in US Indo-Pacific policy if Trump wins in November – O’Brien
The Philippines has been playing catch up with major Southeast Asia countries to modernize its military.
NEWS DIGEST | March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 03-08-2024 Philippines, US hold largest Balikatan drills in Palawan, Batanes The Philippines and the United States are planning to hold military exercises next month in areas close to the regions’ flashpoints, a move that could further irritate China. Balikatan exercises spokesperson Colonel… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | March 8, 2024